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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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